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Gadolinium(III) chloride hexahydrate

99% (titration)

Synonym(s):

Gadolinium trichloride hexahydrate

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Linear Formula:
GdCl3 · 6H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
371.70
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

Assay

99% (titration)

form

powder

reaction suitability

reagent type: catalyst
core: gadolinium

density

2.42 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O.O.O.O.O.O.Cl[Gd](Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/3ClH.Gd.6H2O/h3*1H;;6*1H2/q;;;+3;;;;;;/p-3

InChI key

PNYPSKHTTCTAMD-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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Application

Gadolinium(III) chloride hexahydrate (GdCl3.6H2O) can be used as a metal precursor in applications such as dual mode MRI contrasting agents. It can also be used as a catalyst in the preparation of one-pot synthesis of α-amino nitriles via one pot three component reaction.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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